Program Engineer

Program Engineer – Actalent – Wichita, Sedgwick County, US

Actalent is seeking a skilled Program Engineer to lead technical liaison efforts between engineering teams and customers in Wichita, Sedgwick County. This full‑time role offers a competitive salary of $102,564.98 per year.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary technical interface between internal engineering groups and external customers, coordinating through the sales account manager when needed.
• Develop, collect, consolidate, and summarize technical data, project status reports, and deliverables for customer review.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, and resources to ensure milestones are met on time and within scope.
• Facilitate cross‑functional meetings, prepare meeting minutes, and track action items to drive project progress.
• Utilize Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) to create professional presentations, reports, and documentation.
• Identify and mitigate risks, escalating issues promptly to senior leadership.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by capturing lessons learned and proposing process enhancements.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in an aviation‑related engineering environment.
• 7–10 years of customer‑facing experience, demonstrating strong communication and relationship‑building skills.
• Proven program or project management expertise, including schedule and budget control.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent problem‑solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Aviation, or a related field preferred.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of $102,564.98 annually.
• Opportunities for professional growth within a global engineering solutions firm.
• Collaborative work environment focused on innovation and client success.

Frequently Asked Questions

What experience is required for the Program Engineer role?

At least 2 years in an aviation‑related engineering setting and 7‑10 years of customer‑facing experience.

What is the salary for this position?

The role offers a fixed annual salary of $102,564.98.

Which software tools are essential for this job?

Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) is essential.